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Othello

Print
nineteenth century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print showing Act 1, Scene 3 from Othello, nineteenth century.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleOthello (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Printed ink on paper
Brief description
Print showing Act 1, Scene 3 from Othello, nineteenth century
Physical description
Print showing a scene from Othello. The print features a scene in which Desdemona and Othello are shown arm in arm, positioned to the left of a raised dais on top of which a male figure sits enthroned, gazing down at them. Another male figure, dressed in a long, fur trimmed cloak, stands in profile at the right hand side of the print. He is facing towards the couple, and Desdemona is looking towards him. Behind the couple, one final male figure is visible, holding up a flaming torch in his right hand.
Dimensions
  • Height: 13.8cm (approximately) (Note: The measurements recorded are for the print itself rather than the cream paper and dark sugar paper on which the print is mounted.)
  • Width: 7.7cm (approximately)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Literary referenceOthello
Summary
Print showing Act 1, Scene 3 from Othello, nineteenth century.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.1308-2015

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Record createdAugust 5, 2015
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